Saturday, October 30, 2010

Alleviating Stress: the PSYC 100 Way



First -- HAPPY HALLOWEEN Weekend! I would usually party it up...but...I don't feel like it this year. And I have some hardcore studying to do. I think I give off the impression on my blog that I study a lot more than I do in real life. Besides, I had my fun on Thursday night when I saws Far East Movement -- will post some concert stuff later. (HEART)

I want to make a jack-o-lantern! D:

October is (was?) a very stressful month for me.
What does psychology say about relieving stress (1)?

1) Social support and social network -- how am I supposed to have time for social interaction when I'm at the library force-feeding lectures into my ears --> inner ear --> cochlear --> cilia --> thalamus --> auditory cortex (2)?

2) Leading a meaningful life -- HAHHHHHHHHHH.

3) Exercise -- No time because of studying/busy-ness.

4) Writing/expressing feelings -- No time because of studying/busy-ness.

Super vicious cycle, non? But I will go back to that good vibes cycle I had going on in September. It's all a matter of time management and efficient learning (positive reinforcement, elaborative learning, etc.) (3).
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Just let me eat cake. (4)

My friend's friend's cousin owns this great bakery place called Arhoma where I bought the delicious choco dessert above. It sells truffles, beautifully constructed pastries, amazing breads, an assortment of cheeses, etc. I think it's quite apparent that I will be back.


P.S. One of my friends thinks I take unnecessary photos. But she's obviously wrong. And jealous of my amazing photography skills and ability to document my experiences. Duh.



Footnotes/Citations! HAHA
(1)I was studying for psych 100 and reading the chapter about biopsychosocial model of health or something, Chapter 10
(2) Chapter 5 Perception and Sensation
(3) Chapter 6 Learning, Chapter 7 Attention and Memory
(4) Chapter 10...Emotional Eating section

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